Jobs in Uganda, Senior Logistics Assistant,Career Opportunity in Uganda, at World Food Programme
WFP does not charge any fees from applicants at any stage in the recruitment process The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency against world hunger. It is the largest and longest serving humanitarian agency in Uganda. Currently WFP focuses on three priority areas namely: Emergency Humanitarian Action (EHA); Food & Nutrition Security (FNS); and Agriculture & Market Support (AMS). WFP has operations in various parts of the Country. Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Of?cer, the incumbent will be responsible for the management of the warehouse operations and will be required to undertake the following;· Coordinate loading and of?oading operations ensuring optimum utilization of storage space and safety of personnel and commodity and recommend actions for improvement;· Ensure that all equipment and assets required for smooth and safe operation of the warehouse (computers, weighing scales, sampling spears, moisture meters, stitching machines, ? re extinguishers, among others.) is in functional condition and report any faults;· Assist with the accounting, reporting on food and non-food items and ensure that internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained;· Liaise with contracted transporters at loading locations to execute daily dispatches from Central Delivery Point (CDP) to Extended Delivery Point) EDPs and across borders;· Ensure proper utilization of WFP documents for all warehouse transactions as per WFP rules and regulations (waybills, Landside· Transport Instruction (LTI), stock reports, loss reports among others.);· Compile and reconcile daily and monthly stock reports with the commodity-tracking unit using the Commodity Movement Processing and Analysis System (COMPAS);· Conduct joint inspection of quality and quantity of food commodities with designated superintendent agents at time of receipt or as necessary and report ?ndings to the Logistics Of?cer or his designate;· Ensure Storekeepers in-charge are prompt in effecting segregation of damaged food consignments/stocks and these are stacked separately for immediate reconditioning/reconstitution works;· Conduct regular inspection of commodities under storage with particular attention to expiry/ Best-Before Date (BBD) of commodities;· Conduct regular stock inventory as required and submit reports on quantity and condition of commodities;· Monitor the quality of food commodities at warehouse and follow up movement of such commodities along the pipeline using the WFP commodity tracking system (COMPAS).· Institute loss mitigation measures, loss analysis and reporting, and provide oversight on the performance of contracted superintendent agencies;· Follow up spoilt food disposal authorizations and collate data on commodities disposed of under CD’s authority;· Participate in training staff at EDPs on storage procedures and practices as necessary;· Ensure that food and non-food items (NFI) are controlled and accounted for according to WFP warehouse procedures;· Monitor and supervise the activities of storekeepers, clearing staff, security, tally clerks and casual labourers during warehouse operations;· Perform any other duties as deemed necessaryApplicants should be mature persons with sound judgment, ability to extract, interpret, analyse and format data, resolve operational problems, work with minimum supervision and accuracy, ready to work in a multicultural team environment coupled with the following:· University degree or its equivalent in Business Administration, Statistics, Logistics or any other related ?eld attained from a recognized institution;· At least ?ve (5) years of postgraduate professional experience in one or more of the transportation and ancillary sectors: port operations, shipping, clearing and forwarding, air operations, large scale road/rail transport and distribution management gained from a reputable organization;· Pro?ciency in both oral and written English is essential;· Good working knowledge and experience using MS Of?ce applications is necessary;Ugandan nationals who meet the above requirements are requested to submit their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certi?cates under con?dential cover quoting on the envelop the vacancy announcement number and name of the applicant to: The Human Resources Of?cer, UN World Food Programme ,Hand delivered applications should be dropped in a box at the reception of WFP Of?ces at plot 17-19, Clement Hill Road. Quali?ed female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS statusApplicants should check on the Notice Board at the main entrance to con?rm that their applications have been received one week after the closing date. Applications must be received by the deadline and only short listed candidates shall be contacted. Please note that incomplete submission will be disregarded
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